Jewelry shipping carton and display card



April 1954 s. FRIEDMAN 2,676,699

JEWELRY SHIPPING CARTON AND DISPLAY CARD Filed Feb. 28, 1952 INVENTOR. SHMUE fi/EQMAN Patented Apr. 27, I954 JEWELRY SHIPPING CARTON AND DISPLAY CARD Samuel Friedman, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Application February 28, 1952, Serial N 0. 273,809

3 Claims. (01. 206-45.19)

This invention relates to a jewelry shipping carton and display card, and more particularly to such a device which may be readily converted from carton to card and back again as desired.

A primary object of this invention is the provision of an improved carton or box adapted to contain jewelry, such, for example, as car rings or the like, which may be readily collapsed to provide a display card for the articles contained in the carton, without the necessity of removing the articles therefrom. An additional object of the invention is the provision of a device of this character which, when utilized as a carton will serve effectively to protect the articles contained therein from damage of any sort, and which, alternatively when used as a display card will serve to display the articles to their fullest advantage.

Still another object of the invention is the provision of a device of this character which may be readily and simply converted from carton to display card or vice versa.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of such a device which, when converted from carton to display card, is provided with means whereby the flattened or card shape of the article is retained against the normal resiliency of the material of which the same is comprised.

Still another object of the invention is the provision of such a combined shipping carton and display card which is sturdy and durable in construction, reliable and eificient in operation, and relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture and assemble.

, Other objects in part will beobvious and. in part be pointed out as the description of the invention proceeds, and shown in the accompanying drawing, wherein there is disclosed a preferred embodiment of this inventive concept.

In the drawing:

Figure l is a perspective view of one form of device embodying the instant invention as viewed from the front;

Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of the device shown in Figure 1, showing the method of converting the device from shipping carton to display card;

Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure l, but showing the article of Figure 1 in a position as a shipping carton;

Figure 4 is a fragmentary perspective view of the device shown in Figure 3, portions thereof being broken away, showing the method employed in securing articles within the'carton;

Figur 5 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially along the line 5-5 of Figure 1, as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows;

Figure 6 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially along the line 66 of Figure 3, as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows;

Figure 7 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially along the line '|l of Figure 3, as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows; and

Figure 8 is a view similar to Figure 6, but showing a slightly modified form of construction.

Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views of the drawmg.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, the device of the instant invention, generally indicated at H), comprises a front wall ll provided with two relatively large apertures l2, through which the ear rings, or other articles therewithin, are adapted to be projected when the device is utilized as a display card. In the construction disclosed in Figures 1 to '7 inclusive, there is positioned intermediately between top wall H and bottom wall I3 a donble walled article supporting partition I4 running parallel thereto, and secured to collapsible end walls that hingedly connect with and space the top and bottom walls. When the device is converted from a shipping carton as shown in Figure 3 to a display card as shown in Figure 1, end walls [5 are collapsed as shown in Figure 2. Bottom wall I3 is provided with apertures I6, through which may be projected rear portions ll of the ear rings as best shown in Figure 2. As previously stated, the front portions [8 of the ear rings will, when the device is in collapsed position, project outwardly through-apertures I 2.

As best shown in Figure 4, transverse slots or openings 20 are cut into the sides of the article supporting partition M in order that the ear rings may be positioned beneath and adjacent the openings I2. The centers of the apertures l2 as seen in Fig. 7 are offset in the direction of one of the end walls [5 relative to the openings 20.

As best shown in Figures 6 and 7, the double partition is secured in related assembly as by means of adhesive 2| or the like. The connection of the partition parts form an intermediate juncture of the end Walls intermediate the height thereof so that the end walls may be folded on parallel lines of the juncture.

From each side of topwall ll extend tabs or flaps 25 and 26 provided with fold lines 21 and 28, respectively, adjacent their juncture with top wall H, and additional fold lines 29 and 30, respectively, so positioned that when the box is in the position disclosed in Figure 3 that portion of the tab lying beyond fold lines 29 and 30 will seat against the inner face of bottom wall l3 (see Fig. 6). These flaps thereby provide means associated with the carton for holding said top and bottom walls in spaced relationship from each other and the end walls against collapse. These seating portions designated at 3| and 32, respectively, are provided with apertures 33 and 34, respectively, conforming in size and configuration to the apertures l6. Portion 32 is provided with a slot 40, while portion 3| is pro vided with a tongue or tab 4|, which is adapted to engage in slot 48 when the device is used as a display card (see Fig. 5).

From the foregoing, the use of the device should now be readily understandable. When it is desired to utilize the device as a shipping carton, the elements are positioned as shown in Fig ure 3, and suitable wrapping paper or the like may be positioned about the carton to cover the apertures l2. hen it is desired to utilize the same as a display card, the parts are collapsed to the position as shown in Figure 2, the tabs 25 and 26 being withdrawn from the sides thereof, and thence folded over the under side of rear wall l3, until apertures 33 and 34 each register with an adjacent aperture [6. The tongue 4| is then engaged in the slot as to lock the parts securely in the position disclosed in Figures 1 and 5. At this time the forward portions l8 of the ear rings will protrude through the apertures H, in such position as to be most advantageously displayed.

In Figure 8 there is disclosed a slightly modifled form of construction, which includes a top wall Ii provided with apertures l2, and tabs 25', apertured as at 33 and adapted to seat on bottom wall l3. The construction so far described is identical to that of the previous modification, but instead of the double partition M with its parts secured by the adhesive, the carton is formed with only a single sheet of material 45.

While in the above this device has been described particularly as a combined shipping carton and display card for ear rings, it is to be understood that it may be readily applied to a large number of other articles, not only of jewelry, but any mechandise which it is desired to display.

From the foregoing it will now be seen that there is herein provided an improved combination shipping carton and display card, which accomplishes all the objects of this invention, including many advantages of great practical utility and commercial importance.

As many embodiments may be made of this inventive concept, and as many modifications may be made in the embodiments hereinbefore shown and described, it is to be understood that all matter herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

I claim:

1. In a combined shipping carton and display card, a top wall having a display aperture therein, a bottom wall having an aperture in substantial registry with the aperture of the top wall, opposing collapsible end walls hingedly connecting and spacing said top and bottom walls together, and being foldable on parallel lines of juncture intermediate their height, an articlesupporting partition secured to the intermediate junctures of said collapsible end walls and running parallel to said top and bottom walls and having an opening through which an article to be displayed may be secured for presentation through said apertures, the centers of said top and bottom apertures being offset relative to the opening in the partition in the direction of one of said end walls, said collapsible end walls being foldable at their intermediate junctures and at the securement of the partition therewith whereby to permit the collapsing of said top and bottom walls into face to face contact with the partition and to align said apertures with said opening so as to permit extension of the article through the apertures of said top and bottom walls for the purpose of being displayed, and means associated with said carton for holding said topand bottom walls in spaced relationship from each other and the end walls against collapse.

2. In a combined shipping carton and display card as defined in claim 1, and said associated means comprising side flaps having end portions adapted tobe interlocked with one another when the walls are collapsed and to be extended beneath the bottom wall.

3. In a combined shipping carton and display card as defined in claim 2, and one of said flaps having an opening adapted to register with the aperture in said bottom wall when the flap is folded beneath the bottom wall and through which a portion of the article lying below the partition may be projected when the walls are collapsed to serve as a card for display purposes.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 1,691,781 Meyer Nov. 13, 1928 2,085,414 Cavanagh June 29, 1937 2,152,911 Nemoede Apr. 4, 1939 2,455,795 Murphy Dec. '7, 1948 

